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Summary for 2025

Sioux City is a city in western Iowa with a population of 85,000. The city is situated along the Loess Hills and is a host to many parks and nature preserves. The city has established itself as the first Bird Friendly City in western Iowa and prioritizes native plantings, including Milkweed to help establish and contribute to the growth of the butterfly population. By signing the Monarch Pledge we hope to show residents that our commitment to maintaining our green spaces and contributing to the overall health of our planet is a priority.

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San Marcos is a city in central Texas with a population of roughly 90,988. Located midway between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is a quickly growing community that is situated along a major migration route for many species including monarch butterflies. Our city has a direct impact on monarch populations as they move across this region each year. Mayor Hughson of San Marcos, TX has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to contributing to the enhancement and conservation of pollinator habitat throughout the city.

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The Town of Clinton, located in scenic Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 2,800. Known for its historic Red Mill, charming downtown, and natural beauty along the South Branch of the Raritan River, Clinton is committed to environmental stewardship. Mayor Janice Kovach has pledged to protect the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The Town has already taken important steps to protect fireflies and night pollinators through a habitat and lighting initiative developed in partnership with Sustainable Jersey. Clinton looks forward to continuing these efforts by engaging residents in creating, restoring, and enhancing pollinator habitat throughout the community.

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Carson City, Nevada is the Capital City of Nevada and has a population of approximately 60,000. The City is located on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada and is located just east of Lake Tahoe. Carson City is proud to be recognized as a Bee City USA, becoming the 76th in the Nation and 1st in the state in 2018. Through this designation from the Xerces Society, Carson City has pledged to prioritize pollinator conservation initiatives throughout the City, including promoting pollinator habitat creation and public education. Additionally, Carson City is unique by having an Open Space Division which manages over 7,000 acres of undeveloped natural areas in Carson City, including 11 miles of protected Carson River corridor that host native showy and narrow leaf milkweed populations. Mayor Bagwell of Carson City, Nevada has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging the public and developers in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.

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Peekskill is a city of 25,000 located in Westchester County, New York, along the Hudson River. The City is bordered by beautiful Blue Mountain Park to the South and Bear Mountain to the North as well as several local parks and the Peekskill Regeneration Farm. Mayor McKenzie of Peekskill, NY has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, and looks forward to engaging residents as Peekskill fulfills the actions of this pledge.

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The Town of Southold is located in the northeastern tip of Long Island, surrounded by the Peconic Bay to the south and the Long Island Sound to the north. The Town is comprised of ten hamlets and one village, the oldest of which was settled in 1640. Approximately 10,000 acres or 30% of the Town’s area, is dedicated to agriculture, and almost 9,000 acres constitutes protected land, such as parks and open space. In addition to agricultural businesses, the Town boasts a significant aquaculture presence. The Town’s 2020 census population was 23,732. Supervisor Krupski is committed to saving monarch butterflies and other pollinators by signingthe Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging with Town residents to create and maintain pollinator habitats.

Summary for 2025

Austin shows a strong, community-wide commitment to monarch and pollinator conservation through education, habitat restoration, and hands-on engagement. City departments, nonprofits, schools, and volunteers collaborate on efforts like the Bee Monitoring Project, City Nature Challenge, and BioBlitz, which engage thousands in documenting pollinator activity and supporting native ecosystems. Large events such as the Roots & Wings Festival and It’s My Park Day mobilize residents in planting, invasive species removal, and restoration of green spaces. Demonstration gardens, prescribed burns, and community-led prairie projects further expand pollinator-friendly habitats. These efforts reflect Austin’s dedication to biodiversity, equitable access to nature, and long-term ecological health under the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.

Summary for 2025

With the goal of protecting the more than 360 species of bees and more than 100 species of butterflies and other pollinators that call Toronto home, the City of Toronto has adopted a Pollinator Protection Strategy. The Strategy identifies a set of guiding principles, six priorities and 30 actions that the City and community can take to protect our diverse native pollinator community. Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities.

Summary for 2025

Cherry Hill Township is home to more than 76,000 residents and has taken steps to establish and preserve a variety of natural resources for the community to enjoy and experience. For more than 30 years, the Township has managed a 150+ plot Community Garden area. In recent years, the Township has established 10 pollinator gardens on Township-owned land and encouraged residents to establish pollinator gardens on their own property. Mayor Fleisher has demonstrated a commitment to open space preservation and looks forward to continuing to establish pollinator gardens on Township property and educating residents on the benefits of these developments.